Best Lentil Soup Recipe | Whole Food Plant-based

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Layer chopped carrots, chopped kombu, butternut squash, bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano, chopped celery, and chopped scallions in a large pot.

Add soaked lentils on top of the vegetables.

Pour in enough water to cover the lentils and vegetables by about an inch.

Bring to a boil on high heat, then lower to simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes covered.

After 25 minutes, add chopped zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with Redmond brand sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

Optionally, add a drizzle of olive oil when serving.

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